Banning Guns Ellen Grace Jones Analysis

Ellen Grace Jones wrote an article, “Why the U.S. should not ban guns”. and she argues why the U.S. should not ban our guns. Jones points out that banning guns would produce the same result as the prohibition did. Jones also states that all that outlawing does, is willingly supply and control to gang cartels and remove things from the hands of law abiding citizens. Criminals and the mentally ill intent of murder or mass crime will all still be able to get their hands on guns, no matter what the law states. Even though the opposition of banning guns in the United States is not the more common choice of the time, Ellen Grace Jones is one of many individuals that strongly stands in favor of this idea. She emphasizes that banning guns would turn out the same way banning alcohol has turned out in the Currently in the United States of America, the government and the …show more content…
According to his findings, the death rate as of 2013 is about 40% lower than it stood in 1980. He raises a great point in his book, ‘Why are guns not regulated as much as cars?.’ He explains that there are several situations that could potentially lead to a significant increase in the amount of safety that the general public of the United States could receive. One of the many possibilities is requiring every individual that seeks to purchase a firearm to obtain a title and tag for it, as well as complete a training course, written test, practical test, meet specific health requirements, and prove that they have adequate liability insurance. These will help to not only increase safe living conditions for everyone, but also ensure that the amount of violence that occurs in the United States is limited and minimized. I strongly support Torr’s mindset and believe that these ideas should be taken to a higher level of